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Do bonds still make sense for retirement savings? + MORE Apr 27th
Now that it’s clear interest rates bottomed some time ago and are well on an upwards trajectory, we’re seeing headlines declaring the “death of bonds.” Notable was the Globe & Mail article by veteran columnist and author Gordon Pape, announcing he was “getting out of bonds.”
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Feds, province scrap over Ontario pension plan - Toronto Sun + MORE Jul 30th
Toronto SunFeds, province scrap over Ontario pension planToronto SunWhile never close, open hostilities have broken out between the Kathleen Wynne and Stephen Harper governments in the days before an anticipated federal election call. Finance Minister Charles Sousa and Associate Finance Minister Mit.... More »
China slump not short-term concern for Canadians + MORE Jul 9th
TORONTO – Experts say Canadians don’t need to worry about China’s plunging stock markets affecting their retirement portfolio in the short term, but a potential slowdown in an economy hungry for natural resources could spell long-term trouble.
While the Greek debt crisis has grabbed many headl.... More »
7 Facts About your RRSP You Should Know + MORE Feb 5th
Now that RRSP season is in full swing, if you haven’t made your 2015 contribution, you should be making plans to look after this important financial task. The deadline is set for February 29, 2016. Before you make your decision about your contribution, here are some key facts about your RRSP you s.... More »
I’m decades from retirement. Do I really need to contribute to my RRSP? + MORE Mar 15th
The biggest issue with contributing to an RRSP too early is the need down the road to withdraw the money for expenses other than retirement that come along, says experts.... More »
Has Procrastination Gotten in the Way of Your Retirement Planning?
– rhondasherwood.com
You’re in your mid to late 50s, and are looking forward to the day when you can make some permanent life changes. You’re reached the peak of your career and highest earning years but you can’t seem to set aside any savings. You are hoping ‘retirement’ is around the corner but you know deep down inside that you have not been preparing for it as seriously as you should over the years. Procrastination seems to have gotten in the way of any type of retirement planning.Time to Stop Procrastinating and Start Retirement Planning
It is time to get serious about ensuring you have some type of income stream coming in should you decide to slow down or stop working all together-whether by choice or by circumstance. Boomers may continue to work into their late 60s and early 70s, but only if health permits. It’s important to start planning for changes in your health that may prevent you from earning an income. If you have not done any real planning until now, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start facing the reality of the situation…
Why you shouldn’t borrow for your RRSP
– thestar.com
As the March 3 RRSP deadline draws closer you may get a pitch from your bank to borrow to make a contribution. It may not be a good idea.Living in retirement: Seven things I wish I could tell my 35-year-old self
– theglobeandmail.com
The overwhelming factor is longevity – not just protecting your physical health and emotional well-being so that you’re able to fully enjoy retirement, but understanding how crucial longevity is to just about every aspect of your life.
